Apple Watch SE 3 (44 mm, GPS) / Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth

Apple Watch SE 3 (44 mm, GPS): 44 mm GPS · aluminium case (Midnight / Starlight)

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth: Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth (SM-L310); Green and Silver. The 40 mm (SM-L300), the LTE versions and the Galaxy Watch Ultra are separate models.

SpecificationApple Watch SE 3 (44 mm, GPS)Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44 mm Bluetooth
Release year20252024
AnnouncementSeptember 9, 2025; on sale from September 19, 2025 Apple—
Case44 mm aluminium; 44 × 38 × 10.7 mm

A 40 mm version also exists with different size, display and battery values.

Apple
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Weight32.9 g (GPS) Apple—
DisplayAlways-On Retina, LTPO OLED; 368 × 448 pixels, 977 mm², 326 ppi

Because the LTPO panel can lower its refresh rate, the display keeps showing the time and notifications with the wrist down; this is the first SE with Always-On.

Apple
Super AMOLED; 480 × 480 (about 327–330 ppi); 2000 nits

The 2000-nit peak helps readability in sunlight; using the always-on display shortens battery life.

Samsung
Brightness1,000 nits peak; 2 nits minimum Apple—
Front glassIon-X glass

Apple claims 4x better crack resistance than the SE 2.

Apple
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ProcessorApple S10 SiP; 64-bit dual-core processor, 4-core Neural Engine

The S10 enables the Always-On display, double tap and wrist flick gestures, on-device Siri and fast charging.

Apple
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Storage64 GB Apple—
SensorsSecond-generation optical heart sensor, temperature sensor, compass, always-on altimeter, high-g accelerometer, high dynamic range gyroscope, ambient light sensor

There is no ECG or blood oxygen sensor. The temperature sensor is not intended for medical use.

Apple
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Health featuresHeart rate and rhythm notifications, sleep apnoea notifications, sleep stages and sleep score, cycle tracking

Feature availability varies by country.

Apple
Sleep apnea detection; Energy Score; AGEs Index (Labs, experimental)

Energy Score turns sleep, activity and heart data into a daily readiness score; AGEs Index is experimental and not for diagnosis.

Samsung
GesturesDouble tap; wrist flick (watchOS 26)

Wrist flick dismisses notifications and calls, silences alarms and returns to the watch face with one hand.

Apple
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SpeakerYes; can play music and podcasts Apple—
Water resistance50 metres (ISO 22810:2010); swimproof Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4 GHz only); Bluetooth 5.3 Apple—
LocationL1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou

This is single-frequency (L1) GPS; position can drift under trees and between tall buildings.

Apple
Dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)

The L5 band helps separate signals reflected by tall buildings and trees; dual-frequency mode can increase battery use.

Samsung
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours of normal use; up to 32 hours in Low Power Mode

In Apple's test the watch stays connected to an iPhone over Bluetooth throughout; results vary with use and settings.

Apple
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ChargingFast charging: about 80% in 45 minutes; 15 minutes gives up to 8 hours of use

Times are with the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable; no adapter is included.

Apple
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CompatibilityiPhone 11 or later, iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later Apple—
Colour optionsMidnight or Starlight aluminium case Apple—
Processor and memory—Exynos W1000 (5 cores, 3 nm, 1.6 GHz); 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage Samsung
Battery and charging—425 mAh; WPC-based fast wireless charging

A fast wireless charging puck is in the box, but no wall adapter.

Samsung
Health sensors—BioActive sensor: heart rate, irregular heart rhythm notification (IHRN), ECG, blood pressure, BIA body composition; continuous SpO2; skin temperature

Availability of ECG and blood pressure depends on country and paired phone; blood pressure measurement is not offered in the US.

Samsung
Connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3; Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz; NFC

This version has no cellular connection; calls and notifications come through the paired phone.

Samsung
Durability—5ATM, IP68, MIL-STD-810H; Armor Aluminum case

5ATM describes water resistance suitable for surface swimming; it is not for diving or high-speed water sports.

Samsung
Size and weight—44.4 × 44.4 × 9.7 mm; 33.8 g (without strap) Samsung
Feedback—Microphone, speaker, vibration motor Samsung
Colours—Green, Silver Samsung